Can remote strart b changed?

[GTPprix]

How far out can you take the cycle? Is there a limit?

 

I'm sure there is I haven't tried to find it yet. I think the max value in it may be around 16 minutes.

[Spurshot]

Chris

Can the 2 start limit be lifted?

[SMiller]

 

I'm sure there is I haven't tried to find it yet. I think the max value in it may be around 16 minutes.

Tell us what you can do and what service you offer.

[GTPprix]

Chris

Can the 2 start limit be lifted?

 

Probably, that I haven't looked at yet to be honest.

[Skeeter McSkeet]

I agree with the "truck does what it thinks is needed" on initiation of the remote start. I got in this morning and my rear and front defrosters were on, they weren't on last night as far as I can remember. I'm a zombie in the morning so I really am not good with details on these things that early lol. I'll confirm it in the morning as I am about to head out and will make sure both defrosters are off when I get out. I'm pretty sure upon turning the key they were both on as well, maybe I had them on last night and don't remember; I Had a few cocktails down the street. (Palm hits forehead)

 

 

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[RyanbabZ71]

How is it not good for the engine to idle?

http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/wonkblog/wp/2014/12/29/the-biggest-winter-energy-myth-that-you-need-to-idle-your-car-before-driving/

 

 

Ryan

[jamin87ss]

Sorry, it can run, lol

[SMiller]

http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/wonkblog/wp/2014/12/29/the-biggest-winter-energy-myth-that-you-need-to-idle-your-car-before-driving/

 

 

Ryan

That was one worthless link, is the Washington post buying new motors when mine locks up because I decided to take off with no oil pressure because it is bad to let my vehicle warm up???

 

Should I put my 2 year old in the truck when the wind chill is -26* in the morning? No reason to let it warm up right?

 

They say vehicles warm up sooner when being driven vs idling, no shit so you mean a engine under load and reved up warms up faster then one with no load idling, no shit...

 

I had a buddy that owned a salvage yard, he made bank in the winter, said fuel injection was the best thing that ever happened to him as when vehicles were carbureted people had no choice but to let them warm up, once fuel injection hit you could just turn the key and throw it to the floor, a real motor killer!

[redwngr]

Maybe at -26 it's time to plug in the block heater anyway.

[SMiller]

Maybe at -26 it's time to plug in the block heater anyway.

I keep my truck in the garage and plugged in plus I let it idle, I was just making a point.

 

I was all over the place the last two days, let the truck run all day, no reason to shut it off, takes to long to warm up the inside again when its 3* out.

 

I spent 3hrs loading cows today, I don't know what it cost me in gas to let it run but I can tell you it never felt so good to get in that warm damn truck, surprised I didn't freeze to death.

[KMGZ400]

That was one worthless link, is the Washington post buying new motors when mine locks up because I decided to take off with no oil pressure because it is bad to let my vehicle warm up???

 

Should I put my 2 year old in the truck when the wind chill is -26* in the morning? No reason to let it warm up right?

 

They say vehicles warm up sooner when being driven vs idling, no shit so you mean a engine under load and reved up warms up faster then one with no load idling, no shit...

 

 

Any article that has facts or quotes from the EPA is BS anyway... What a joke of an article

[RyanbabZ71]

Don't shoot the messenger I use my remote start but don't go past the 10 minutes

 

 

Ryan

[kstruckcountry]

That article is utter nonsense. Idling is better for the oil and transmission. Much more efficient once it's warm too. Also why not let it warm up and defrost itself instead of scraping?

 

Let me add: tolerances are different before the motor is warm. Running under load before warmed up = more rotations/strokes before the tolerances are closer. Not sure how much of a longevity difference that makes. But if you stuck 2 identical motors in a cold environment (I mean -20 or below), always drove one and warmed up the other, I'd put my money on the one being warmed up lasting longer.

[Isriam]

so it appears remote start will kick on defrost at 77 degrees if the ambients are below 50. I don't get why they wouldn't go max hot or max cool and max fan based on ambients.

 

http://www.gm-trucks.com/forums/topic/155285-remote-start-heated-seats-issues/page-14?do=findComment&comment=1552554

 

Cold ambient temperature that is below 50°F (10°C):

Mode = Defrost

Temperature = 72°F (+/- 5°F) Example: If the owner had the temperature set to 80°F, the HVAC would be set to 77°F during a remote start. (72°+5°=77°)

Blower = Six bars

Recirculation = Fresh Air

A/C compressor = Only commanded on if conditions allow compressor engagement.

 

Hot ambient temperature that is above 59°F (15°C):

Mode = Last known settings

Temperature = 72°F (+/- 5°F) Example: If the owner had the temperate set to 80°F, the HVAC would be set to 77°F during a remote start. (72°+5°=77°)

Blower = Last known settings, unless the blower was in the "Off" position. In which case, the blower will be turned to the "Auto" setting.

Recirculation = Recirculation

A/C compressor = On

[redwngr]

These should run 'wide open' until they get to set temp (77F) and then maintain, rather than like the old days when the manual control actually determined how far the coolant valve was open on the heater.